Board of DirectorsKatharine W. Eiferle, PresidentThomas Dawson, DDS, Vice PresidentWarren Call, TreasurerBrian McCall, SecretaryMarilyn L. Wheaton, Immediate Past President

Diane CollierDeborah CrandellDenise KulakJoanne B. MurphyLinda S. RoeserMaurice WhiteIma Williams

Renee Hintz, Executive DirectorPatricia Innis, Education DirectorDewey Blocksma, Sculpture ConservatorDavid Williams, Grounds MaintenanceNorm Ling, Grounds MaintenanceFelicia Seeburger, Communications Specialist

David Barr, Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus

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Save the DateAugust 16, 2014Join us in honoring George Zimmermann, Vice President for Travel Michigan, for his leadership of Pure Michigan. See page five for details.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Education Programs, Page 2Sculpture Collection, Page 3Summer Sounds Schedule, Page 4Artist in Residence Kaz McCue, Page 5

Up North Travel PlansBy John Gonzalez

Since 2012, my job at MLive Media Group has been to travel the state to attend major festivals, events and even search for Michigan’s Best. Maybe you’ve heard about our most recent epic adventure, visiting 33 bakeries and traveling more than 2,500 miles in our search for Michigan’s Best Doughnut. You can find all of my lists at mlive.com/michigansbest. While on the road in early 2014, I stumbled upon a hidden gem that I was excited to share with our readers online and in our newspapers around the state: Michigan Legacy Art Park. Located on a 30-acre preserve at Crystal Mountain near Thompsonville, the sculpture park is breathtaking, beautiful and Pure Michigan. The 45 sculptures tell Michigan’s history as you walk through a serene and scenic view of the grounds, which offers an amphitheater, small fort and many things for the little ones to discover. It’s worth the trip, even if it’s just for the day to soak in Michigan’s beauty and get away from everyday city life.

--John Gonzalez is the Statewide Entertainment & Travel writer for MLive.com. He can be reached at gonzo@mlive.com, on Twitter @MichiganGonzo, or at blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo

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PHONE:231.378.4963 EMAIL: director@michlegacyartpark.org WEBSITE: www.michlegacyartpark.org

Art Access for All Campaign Brings Park Improvements in 2014

Aspiring to share the wondrous collaboration of art and nature with all, Michigan Legacy Art Park and its 30-acre sculpture park will soon be accessible to everyone, regardless of mobility. “We feel that the Art Park is a special place that everyone should experience in its entirety,” says Executive Director Renee Hintz.

Grants from Rotary Charities and the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation in 2012 enabled the Art Park to hire Mark Johnson of Johnson-Hill Land Ethics Studio to create a master plan for the physical development of the Art Park. Now this framework is becoming reality. A major gift from Maurice and Linda White and capital grants from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Rotary Charities in December 2013, kicked-off the Art Access for All campaign. To date, several other donations have provided $177,000 for capital improvements materializing in Summer 2014.

The most anticipated capital improvement will be a new barrier-free trail, designed in keeping with the rustic and artistic character of the park while meeting national accessibility standards. “We are excited that Michigan Legacy Art Park will be universally accessible,” stated Annie Campbell of Disability Network. “This will provide an educational and recreational outlet for so many who are currently unable to enjoy the park.”

Additional improvements will expand the park’s outdoor classroom, Discovery Grove, with a new deck, also providing barrier-free accessibility, and an area designed for environmental art workshops. The Art Park’s amphitheater will be rebuilt to the original design of architect Bob Holdeman before the first Summer Sounds concert on July 11.

During the 2013 Legacy Gala, generous donors gave nearly $12,000 in honor of David Barr and Beth Dwaihy-Barr to purchase a six-passenger golf cart. “We’ll begin weekly tours in June that will help people with limited mobility enjoy the sculptures along the park’s upper trails,” says Hintz (see page five).

The Art Access for All campaign continues to raise funds toward a $500,000 goal by December 2015. The campaign includes funding for the installation of two new sculptures each year for the next three years - the first of which will be Communications Vine by Eric Troffkin (see page three).

The Art Park is supported in part by a grant from:

Maurice and Linda White contributed the lead charitable gift toward the Art Access for All campaign. Their $50,000 gift to Michigan Legacy Art Park will be honored with naming rights to Discovery Grove, the park’s student art exploration and exhibition area. When asked what moved him to give, Maurice White simply stated, “It’s for the kids.” Maurice and Linda deeply value the positive impact the Art Park makes on the lives of children in our local communities. Maurice, who serves on the board of directors and recognizes the changing landscape in education, appreciates the Art Park’s efforts as they work with teachers to ensure that students have valuable learning opportunities. 1

Patricia Innis (right) with Amanda Mobley (left), art teacher at Brethren High School, teaching a student (center) splatter paint techniques.

Brethren High School student testing the whirligig she created during Dewey Blocksma’s residency.

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Volunteer tour guide, Phil Cook (left), with Crystal Lake Elementary fifth graders during their field trip last fall.

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Visitor Welcome Center and Mini Gift Shop!Want a souvenir of your visit to Michigan Legacy Art Park? Want to know more about how the Park was founded and the artists in it?

Stop by our freshly updated Visitor Welcome Center at the trailhead to watch short videos about Michigan Legacy Art Park and browse. Inside you will find a book written by David Barr, the founder of the Art Park, with detailed descriptions of the artists, collectors, friends, and supporters of the Art Park since its inception. Other items include postcards, t-shirts, camp chairs, signed and numbered Glenn Wolff prints, original small works by William Allen, and gorgeous leather bound journals. The shop is run by volunteers during high-traffic days. To become a gift shop volunteer, please contact Renee at (231) 378-4963 or renee@michlegacyartpark.org.

Volunteers NeededWe need your help! Volunteers greet guests at the trailhead, clear the trails, clean the sculptures, serve on committees, provide administrative assistance, help with school field trips, and lead tours. With a projected 1,000 students to visit this Art Park this year on school field trips, trained tour guides are needed more than ever. Guide training includes:

· In the Park training session

· Written material to review

· Shadow experienced guides on two or more tours until comfortable to lead a group

Trained volunteers are then added to a roster of guides who are called for availability when new field trips and tours are added to the schedule. If you are interested in learning how to lead interac-tive tours or volunteer in any capacity, please let us know.

Show Your Support – Become a Member Today!Your annual membership will fund new art, support learning opportunities for children, and maintain the Art Park for future generations to learn, explore and be inspired.

Member Levels & Benefits

m $50, Basic • Complimentary year-round admission to the Art Park • 10% discount on Art Park merchandise • 20% discount on all workshops, tours and Summer Sounds concert admission • Invitation to reception before the first concert of the Summer Sounds series

m $100, Family Members receive all of the above, plus: • 5% discount on Legacy Gala reservations

m $250, Friend Members receive all of the above, plus: • 20% lodging discount at Crystal Mountain when booked within 14 days of arrival

m $500, Supporting Members receive all of the above, plus: • Private guided tour of the Art Park for twelve

m $750, Sustaining Members receive all of the above, plus: • Autographed copy of the book Michigan Legacy Art Park, by David Barr

m $1,000, Legacy Society Members receive all of the above, plus: • Two complimentary VIP reservations to the Legacy Gala

m Please contact me about volunteering

Method of payment:m Check, made payable to Michigan Legacy Art Parkm Visa / Mastercard

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Please detach this form, enclose your payment, and mail it to:Michigan Legacy Art Park12500 Crystal Mountain DriveThompsonville, MI 49683Or process your membership online - it’s easy and secure:michlegacyartpark.org/support/

Patricia Innis observing Frankfort Elementary second grader’s artwork.

Out of the Classroom and into the ParkDuring the past year, 800 students from 21 schools throughout the 10-county region took field trips to the Art Park – a place where students discover sculptures and poetry stones tucked in nature that inspire discussions in history, geography, science, language arts and the environment. The exhilarating hike gets children moving and the hands-on art projects give them an up-close encounter with art and nature. Thanks to the generous ongoing grant from the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club’s foundation, every fifth grade class in Benzie County visits the Art Park each year with no expense to the school.

Brethren High School and Middle School: Sculpture, Poetry and Painting Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs offered a new opportunity to schools this year - the Art in Education Residency grant. With encouragement from Michigan Legacy Art Park, Amanda Mobley, Brethren High School art teacher, applied for the grant and received $9,362 to increase literacy through the arts. Patricia Innis, Art Park education director, worked with Mobley to bring together artists and create a program relating to Michigan history, culture or environment while fulfilling curriculum goals.

The residencies began in January with an eight-day project. Innis taught students how to createsplatter paintings to illustrate poems they had written about the seasons. “Students were hooked by Patricia’s extensive body of work,” said Mobley. “Many were impressed that she had artwork at an airport. She cemented her artistic status with the students by teaching them splatter painting: how to control it, how to layer it and how to create images with it. Even now,months after her initial visit, there are kids who are using the techniques in their art journals or in their art projects.”

In February, sculptor William Allen spent five days with the students creating contemporary sculpture from recycled and found materials. “Students enjoyed the departure from the more formal, discipline-based art projects, to the more intuitive,” said Mobley. “Many students were surprised they could create an interesting sculptural form with just about any material.”

In early March, Fleda Brown, author and former Poet Laureate of the state of Delaware, engaged the students through imagination and poetry. “Many students surprised themselves and us with their inner voice,” Mobley noted. “It was wonderful to see them approach poetry as simply another artistic medium.”

Later in March, sculptor Dewey Blocksma worked with students to create art driven by the wind. According to Mobley, the whirligig project was a huge success with staff and students. “It was aspot of sunshine after a very long winter, as each piece was so colorful. Students enjoyed the process of creating either wind chimes, wind machines or whirligigs – and the best part was planting them out in the lingering snow banks and watching them whirl!”

Frankfort-Elberta Elementary School: Special Places For the fourth consecutive year, Kristine Harvey, art teacher at Frankfort-Elberta Elementary, chose to work with Patricia Innis, Art Park education director, to present the cross-curriculum project Special Places to her second grade classes. This popular lesson engages students in creating three-dimensional models of their special places in their neighborhood, in the town of Frankfort or somewhere in the state of Michigan. Students first drew and then used found materials such as cardboard, bottle caps, pinecones, twigs, pebbles and other things to create their three-dimensional model of their special place – a play space, vacation spot, or even a fantasy place. This artist residency was funded by a grant from the Jewel Family Arts Fund.

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What’s New in the Sculpture CollectionTechnology and the Landscape of MichiganThe first major work of art to be installed within the Art Access for All campaign will be Communications Vine by Eric Troffkin. Troffkin is creating the work in three sections and installing them in various sculpture exhibits across the country including Sculpture Key West and Indianapolis Art Center. The work will also come to Michigan Legacy Art Park in sections, showing growth over time and the impact advances in technology have on the landscape across the state.

“Communications Vine is a project that continues my interest in communications equipment,” explains Troffkin. “Making sculpture is a way for me to investigate this interest – I see red and white towers and other kinds of communications technologies, like satellite dishes, everywhere. They sprout from building rooftops and alongside highways in a way that feels very plant-like to me.” When asked how the sculpture relates to Michigan history, Troffkin responded, “Michigan’s industrial history and the history of its natural resources are also layers of inspiration for this project – like the sculpture, Michigan is a hybrid, with industrial and technological aspects and aspects rooted in its natural landscape. My reference to communications equipment in this project is one possible focal point through which the larger issue of our status as makers and inventors of things can be addressed.”

Philanthropic ArtistsOver the last year, several works of art currently exhibited in the Art Park but on loan from the artist, have been made permanent works in the collection through the generosity of the artists. Gary Kulak, Lois Teicher and David Barr have all made significant contributions with the gift of their artwork. The Art Park thanks them all.

New Exhibit Features Artists from Across the CountryFive artists have been invited to exhibit their sculpture in the Entry Gallery at Michigan Legacy Art Park and at three sites around Crystal Mountain. This two-year exhibit will feature eight sculptures, all of which are for sale. For inquiries, please contact the Art Park office.

Letter from the President

I am proud to be the new board president of Michigan Legacy Art Park at a time of significant growth and opportunity. We have accom-plished much this year and have our sights set on implementing our

master plan so that your experience at the Art Park can be even more meaningful and memorable.

We purchased, with funds from our 2013 Legacy Gala special appeal in honor of David Barr and Beth Dwaihy-Barr, an E-Z GO vehicle that will make the park accessible to all. This year there will be major improvements and expansions to the Amphitheater, Discovery Grove and the arrival area. A new barrier- free trail will be built and five new sculptures will be exhibited in the Entry Gallery, on loan from the artists.

Our Board of Directors’ vision for growth and capacity has come to reality due to the generous gifts from many organizations and individuals in our area communities. Our volunteer program is also a key component of our vision as volunteers conduct tours for adult and youth groups, staff the Art Park entry house, help with park maintenance and Summer Sounds and assist with our annual fundraiser, the Legacy Gala.

I hope a visit to the Art Park is on your list of things to do this summer. The park offers you the opportunity for contemplation, inspiration and a healthy hike. Enjoy the secrets and surprise each sculpture offers.

With warm regards,

Katharine W. Eiferle, President

Thank you for supporting Michigan Legacy Art Park Your gifts directly benefit the Art Park’s mission-driven activities. From sculpture installation and maintenance to concerts and youth outreach programs - you make it all possible!

These lists have been populated with the names of those who gave financial support between May, 2013 and April 2014.

Donors and Members$50,000+Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural AffairsMaurice and Linda White

$40,000+Rotary Charities

$20,000+Crystal Mountain

$5,000+Aline Underhill Orten Foundation

$2,000 - 4,999 Benzie Sunrise Rotary FoundationRichard BinghamThomas and Julie DawsonRoger and Joanna Garrett FundJim and Chris MacInnesPaine Family FoundationSteve and Deona Paine

$1,000 - 1,999Chuck and Georgia BavolLarry and Pat BoothGrand Traverse Regional Community Foundation through the John N. Barnes EndowmentBob and Jane HoldemanDavid Mix and Mary Ann CheneyDonald Morris Gallery, Inc.Linda and David Roeser $500 - 999Michael AbowdAcenTekAnonymous DonorJon and Amy BallingerBenzie County Visitors BureauBill James, Inc.Central State BankRob and Diane CollierMichael and Catherine FrugeCharles HiotasBob and Ginny IstnickThe Paul T. and Frances B. Johnson FoundationLive for Art GalleryMagna Interior Trim ComponentsMountainwoods AssociationNorthSky NonProfit Network through the MCACA Mini Grant ProgramNorthwoods Ski & Spree and Benzie Bike Clubs

Patty PelizzariAlthea PetritzDan RemahlWilliam RosenbergMary Ann ShacklettTerry and Michael TarnowMarilyn Wheaton and Paul DuffyIma Williams

$250 - 499Betsie Bay Furniture Elizabeth BishopDirk DenisonGary and Ann EdwardsDavid and Katie ElsilaFifth Third BankPat GanterDennis and Alyce HelfmanChris and Renee HintzMichigan Labor History Association Bill Middleton and Veronica SanitateIzumi MyersPaul Nagurka and Rose Ann JacobsClay and Jennifer PearsonJack and JoAnn PopeJ.R. RisingJim Ristine and Mardi BlackDr. John and Anne RobertsArthur and Diane RockallSteven and Jennifer SchneemannBruce and Becky SharpKen Stevens and Neeta DelaneyGretchen SwansonHenry and Cheri TarnowSusan Tepaske-King $100 - 249 Elisabeth Case and Douglass NorthDenise Szykula and Bill GiordanoBarbara Skurdall & Ann StrehleBret Logan and Renee Dwaihy-LoganCarol Paine-McGovern and Terry McGovernJim Szalay and Diane WilburMary K Monteith & Aaron StanderTom and Anne Marie AbowdElizabeth AbowdBill and Nancy AllenJon and Mary ArmstrongBob and Nancy BaglanDavid BarrHeather Barr AdamczykTony and Susan BaynardAnne BerschbackMichael and Nancy CallWarren and Marina CallNorman and Peggy Campbell

Deborah CrandellNorman and Madeleine DwaihyGeorge and Carolin DwaihyRon and Michelle EdwardsKathy and Harry EiferleHenry FettBarbara FiskJohn and Sheu-Jane GallagherMartha GarberGerson and Beverley GeltnerDick and Sandy HansenBarbara HellerWonet Hinde-KulwickiPatricia InnisSusan JacksonStan and Karen KogutJudith and Charles KrausGary and Denise KulakAndrea KuldanekMarcia LeeNorm and Susan LingRichard MarkTimothy and Marilyn MastBrian and Carly McCallFlorence MorrisMark MullenJoanne and Joe MurphyKenneth and Janice NaigusGrant and Paulette ParsonsStephen PerryScott and Pam PhillipsMark and Marcela QuiggRuth RattnerThe Roadhouse, Inc.S3 Architecture, PLLCTom and Kathy SmithDr. Rick and Linda SolomonDori TurnerMark and Tina VerlindenGeorge and Inge VincentGreta WeekleySteve and Amy WhitlatchJoe and Glenda WierzbickiDavid and Judy WilliamsWinery at Black Star FarmsHarry and Joan WinstonGregory and Clarissa WrightArt and Sue Yeotis Under $100 Eric E. and Michelle R. AbbeyTom AlbrechtJane BarryGillian Barr and Kobi CopelandLucy BatesWes and Sharon BlizzardTom Briske and Marian Dwaihy-Briske

The following individuals made donations to the Michigan Legacy Art Park Endowment at the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.Phil and Barbara EllisPatricia InnisPatty PelizzariMarilyn Wheaton and Paul DuffyIma Williams

Honoring:Dori Turner made a donation in honor of Althea Petritz.

Carroll Frankenberger made a donation in honor of Anne Noah.

Gillian Barr made a donation in honor of her dad, David Barr, on his birthday.

Elizabeth Bishop made a donation in honor of Kathy Eiferle.

Pat Ganter made a donation in honor of her daughter, Patty Pelizzari.

Memorials:The following people made donations in memory of John Holdeman, currently totalling $7,200.AnonymousMaurie and Betsy AllenVicki and William AndersonBetsy Arcari and Charles MurphyJon and Mary ArmstrongRuth BayDavid and Susan BeattieDouglass and Virginia BishopJack and Joanne BrownMatthew CainKathleen CarpenterCarol and John CoonrodRobert CornwellCynthia CrawfordMichael and Teckla DettmerPatricia DeYoungPollyanne DuxKathy and Harry EiferleWalter and Susan FeigerSusan and George FooteDon and Nancy FraserRuth FrostRenae GurthetCarolyn and Dan HabelHagerty InsuranceErie HeermannChris and Renee HintzRichard and Diane HoldemanMichele and Scott HowardBarbara JohnsonKevin and Carolyn KellyDonna and Jeff KozisekBarbara Lasusa

Keith Leak and Mary Ann AbbottJim and Chris MacInnesMichael and Susan McIntyreLizbeth MessingAnne MudgettKathleen O’HaraClarine OlsonGrant and Paulette ParsonsPatty PelizzariRichard and Susan PletcherKen and Joan RichmondTimothy RoacheMarena SaboLyn and Pat SalathielJohn Sanborn and Suzette Cooley-SanbornPaul and Ann SchwartzkopfJames and Carol SeidelRob Serbin and Peggy DayKathryn and Robert ShawJackie and Seamus ShinnersDonald and Leslie SiberyMarlene and Dave SteiderTerry and Michael TarnowTraverse Reproduction & Supply CompanySuzy VoltzJames and Stephanie WalterPaul and Delphine WelchPatricia WileyMark and Carole WoodwardJohn and Peggy Zachman The following people made donations in memory of Beth Dwaihy-Barr, 2013 Legacy Award recipient:Heather Barr AdamczykKathy and Harry EiferleBarbara Heller 367

Elaine CarterRichard and Joanne ChamberlinEmmy Lou CholakElaine ClarkTom and Judy CookNancy CotcampTerry and Lori CroadSergio and Lori DeGiustiRoger and Helen DeweyScott and Anita DoranPhil and Barbara EllisJeff and Jo EnsrothGeorge and Mary FordCarroll FrankenbergerStan and Marcia FreedmanRobert and Sharon HurlbertEvangeline InnisJames JohnstonBill and Judy KileyWarner and Arlene KrauseJim and Pat LaarmanElle LazarJudith LeBeau and William CoxVictor Leo and Kathleen Ripley LeoLaDonna LeyvaDency LippertBernie and Shirley MalamudSanford and Harriet MallDaniel and Miriam MedowFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkDennis NawrockiYvonne and Andre NazarethDee Dee NewbergFred NilesGail ParkerRobert PiperArden B. PooleWilliam and JoAnn PorterJane PurkisBob Purvis and Suzanne RogersDavid and Roxanne ReschkeLaura and Stuart RiceMary Anne RiversGary and Mary Beth SalowichMichael T. SarbKen and Susan SidhuManny and Fanchon SilbersteinKen SiverDavid StaudtBob and Marsha WaltonBob and Gretchen WilbertArthur and Shirley WolfeBrian and Vicki WoolcockIrving and Patty YellinBill and Marilyn ZiegeleBarb ZimmermanMichael F. Zipser, Attorney at Law

Chris and Renee HintzBob and Jane HoldemanJim and Chris MacInnesBernie and Shirley MalamudFlorence MorrisIzumi MyersPatty PelizzariTerry and Michael TarnowBob and Gretchen Wilbert

Chris and Renee Hintz, Patty Pelizzari, and Terry and Michael Tarnow made donations inmemory of Danny Carr, a dedicated volunteer, supporter and friend since the beginning of the Art Park.

Mark Mullen made a donation in memory of George Petritz.

Judith LeBeau and William Cox made a dona-tion in memory of Joanna Garrett.

J.R. Rising made a donation in memory of his wife, Lisa Rising.

Stephen Perry made a donation in memory of Neil R. Perry.

George and Inge Vincent made a donation in memory of Phyllis Barr.

Sanford and Harriet Mall made a donation in memory of Susan MacNeill Lichtenberg.

Barn Chair by Gary Kulak Bonnet by Lois Teicher Diversity by David Barr

Gary Kulak Tim Burke Joshua Ray SmithJason QuignoJohn Merigian

Summer Sounds 2014 Concert Series Entertain your family and friends at a concert in the Art Park this summer. The relaxed atmosphere and great music are a perfect way to enjoy a midsummer evening.

All concerts take place on Fridays at 7 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheater.

July 11 – The AccidentalsYoung Traverse City singer-songwriter duo and multi-instrumentalists, Katie Larson and Savannah Buist, have created a sound all their own that is winning praise from music lovers of all genres.

July 18 – Robin Connell Jazz TrioA night of Jazz with one of Grand Rapids’ best. Robin Connell taught Jazz at Interlochen Arts Camp for twenty years.

July 25 – Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys The Flatbellys throwback sound, propelled by Lindsay Lou’s striking delivery, spins a sort of musical magic that meshes Appalachian tradition with a rootsy Michigan vigor.

August 1 – Lee MurdockMaking folk music for the modern era, Lee Murdock’s work is a documentary and also an anthem to the people who live, work, learn and play along the freshwater highways of North America.

August 8 – Miriam Pico & David Chown with special guestsBack by popular demand, this nationally recognized vocal / piano duo from Traverse City will perform original songs along with a number of jazz standards and pop songs with two additional band members.

$10 suggested donation for admission. Because the concert series is entirely underwritten by the generosity of sponsors, all donations from the audience directly benefit Michigan Legacy Art Park.

• Guests are welcome to bring picnics, lawn chairs, or blankets. Art Park folding chairs will be available to rent or purchase

• To purchase your custom gourmet picnic dinner for two delivered to you at the concert, call Crystal Mountain at (231) 378-2000 ext. 5000. Pricing starts at $24.95.

• Rides from the Art Park parking lot to the amphitheater begin at 6:15 p.m. for those unable to walk the trail

• If raining, the concert will be held indoors at Crystal Mountain

Summer Sounds is underwritten in part by:Maurice and Linda White Chuck and Georgia BavolTom and Julie Dawson Mike and Catherine FrugeBecky and Bruce Sharp

Fairies & Forts: 2014 Summer Kick-off Event and Children’s Concert

Celebrate the long summer days with singing, dancing and imagination. Event is free with general Art Park admission: $5 per adult, children free. Light refreshments will be provided.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

2 – 4 p.m. Create fairies, tiaras, crowns, fairy houses, forts, flags and drums with Dana Goodwin, founding director and teacher of the The Children’s Urban Garden and AtelierFace painting and refreshments.

2:30 – 3 p.m. Fairy tales presented by the Betsie Valley District Library.

3 – 4 p.m. Children’s Concert featuring Joe Reilly - a singer, songwriter, and educator from Ann Arbor, Michigan who writes songs from his heart. Joe’s songs are playful, clever, engaging, joyful, and always have something meaningful to say.

4 p.m. Parade to the Fort for the annual flag raising.

4:30 p.m. Do an Art Park BINGO sheet on your hike back through the park.

Legacy Gala 2014

Saturday, August 16, 2014 | 6 p.m.Crystal Center at Crystal MountainThe Legacy Gala is the annual signature fundraising event for Michigan Legacy Art Park featuring a dinner of local fare, fabulous silent and live auctions, and the presentation of the Legacy Award. This year, the Legacy Award will recognize the significant positive impact the Pure Michigan campaign continues to have on our state. The campaign effectively and meaningfully shares with the world the story of Michigan – its arts, history, culture and natural beauty. George Zimmermann, former Vice President for Travel Michigan, will accept the award on behalf of the team who made the Pure Michigan campaign a reality.

Did you know? The Pure Michigan ad campaign…received Top 10 Tourism Campaign on record by Forbes magazine 2013, attracted 4 million out-of-state visitors spending $1.2 billion in support of Michigan businesses

Did you know? George Zimmermann was named…“One of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales and Marketing” by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International in 2012 State Tourism Director of the Year by his peers, the National Council of Tourism Directors

The creative efforts of the advertising team at McCann Erickson, the Travel Commission, and the dedicated leaders throughout the Michigan travel industry have not only boosted tourism but helped residents rediscover their Michigan pride.Make your reservations or become an event sponsor online at michlegacyartpark.org/events or call (231) 378-4963.

Honorary CommitteeMark Canavan, McCann EricksonChristine Cowan, McCann EricksonDavid Lorenz, Travel MichiganChris MacInnes, Crystal MountainSarah Nicholls, Ph.D., Michigan State UniversityDoug Small, Experience Grand RapidsSteve Yencich, Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association

The Accidentals Robin Connell Jazz Trio

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

Lee MurdockMiriam Picó & David Chown

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Summer 2014 Program Schedule: June 24 through August 16

Women in the ParkArt historian Patty Pelizzari will lead a hike focused on the sculptures created by women artists, the background of the artists, and how other artists or movements in art history influenced their work. Tuesdays: June 24; July 22; August 12

Photo FunJoin photographer Chris Bickes to learn photo tricks that can turn your summer memories into lasting stories. Bring your own camera of any type. No experience necessary. Tuesdays: July 1, 8, 15, 29; August 5

Walk to Fallen Comrade Participants will walk the trails with Brian McCall, Interlochen Arts Academy history teacher, to encounter Fallen Comrade an impressive sculpture by David Greenwood and explore the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, their relationship to Michigan, and Michigan’s role in the WWII war effort. Thursdays: June 26; July 10, 24

Logging in BenzieDr. Louis Yock, Director, Benzie Area Historical Museum, will lead a walk through the Art Park discussing the logging boom and pausing at the nine sculptures inspired by this significant Michigan industry. Thursdays: July 17, 31; August 7

Sketching in NatureArtist Deborah Crandell will lead a class in outdoor sketching – studying form in relation to the environment and focusing on wooded landscapes. Artists of all abilities are invited to study shape, form, texture, and contrast. $3 Materials fee, paid to the instructor. Thursday: July 3

Hemingway in MichiganPatricia Innis, Art Park education director, will lead a discussion on writer Ernest Hemingway’s early years in Michigan and its influence on his writing. Participants will hike to the two Hemingway-related artworks in the Park. Thursday: August 14

Hike to the FortTake a guided tour through the Art Park with nationally recognized artist, Dewey Blocksma. Once you reach the Fort, you will wind through a labyrinth, learning about Michigan history as you go – a fun activity for adults and children. Saturdays: June 28; July 5

Golf Cart ToursExplore the beauty of art and nature at Michigan Legacy Art Park from a golf cart. Golf cart tours of the Art Park are available to guests who may be unable to hike the hilly trails. Because the seating is limited to 5 passengers, advanced registration is required. $5 per person.Wednesdays: June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13Saturdays: June 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16

• All programs start at 10 a.m. and begin at the Art Park trailhead. • Each program lasts 90 minutes, unless otherwise noted. • $10 per adult and complimentary for youth 17 and under with a paying adult, unless otherwise noted. • Registration is required 24 hours in advance. • Register online at michlegacyartpark.org and click on “Tours and Workshops” or call the Art Park office at (231) 378-4963.

Artist in ResidenceKaz McCue will be artist-in-residence at Michigan Legacy Art Park this summer. He will be creating a new public work of art over the course of six weeks. The project will be a collaboration with the community – creating a “hands-on” experience in a cumulative process of building an outdoor installation. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to Noon: July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16Fee: $10 per adult. Complimentary for youth 17 and under with paying adult.To participate in the project, please register 24 hours in advance of the date you’d like to attend.

About the project: “Camouflage Village: Persistence, Change, Sameness and Time.”The installation will take the form of a “shanty village” which will be camouflaged into the natural environment of the park terrain. The “shanties,” defined as small, crudely built structures, will take on a variety of shapes and forms. Inspired by structures like bird houses, ice shanties, wood sheds, barns and a variety of other structures readily seen throughout northern Michigan, these structures will serve as symbols of personal identity as relates to place. The structures will be small in scale and the surfaces will be covered with image transfers plus drawn and painted marks. The imagery on the structures will reflect the immediate environment of the installation site, producing a type of camouflage for the structures. 5

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